University of Washington Commits NCAA Violation

By AP&nbsp|&nbsp

Posted: Wed 6:37 PM, Jan 21, 2009

Washington has committed a minor recruiting violation and intends to report itself to the Pac-10.

School spokesman Richard Kilwien confirmed Wednesday that theschool will report a secondary violation to the Pac-10 after it wasdetermined new coach Steve Sarkisian and his staff violated an NCAArule regarding game-day simulations while recruits are on campus.

The violation came to light after Desmond Trufant, who hasverbally committed to the Huskies, described to Dawgman.com asimulated game-day entrance during his on-campus visit lastweekend.

An NCAA bylaw prohibits prospects from participating in any typeof "game-day simulations" during a visit, but the violation isconsidered minor.

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